Medication info

Gamotin SR Tablet 15 mg (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

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Ingredient · strength
Mosapride Citrate Dihydrate›4.23mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Pink rectangular sustained-release film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 202002983 · Approved 2020.04.24

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.04.24. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of functional dyspepsia symptoms (such as heartburn and nausea)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 15 mg of mosapride citrate anhydrous orally once daily. Take this medicine on an empty stomach, avoiding meals (see '3. General Precautions, item 2)' under Precautions for Use). This medicine is an extended-release formulation; do not break, crush, or chew it. Swallow the tablet whole.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of functional dyspepsia symptoms (such as heartburn and nausea)

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • gastrointestinal symptoms
  • heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medication helps alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and vomiting that occur due to functional dyspepsia. It effectively improves symptoms and normalizes digestive function. Therefore, it is used for gastrointestinal symptoms caused by functional dyspepsia.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 15 mg of mosapride citrate anhydrous orally once daily. Take this medicine on an empty stomach, avoiding meals (see '3. General Precautions, item 2)' under Precautions for Use). This medicine is an extended-release formulation; do not break, crush, or chew it. Swallow the tablet whole.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so individuals with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactose deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. While taking this medication, various adverse reactions may occur, such as diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, rash, dizziness, and headache, so if symptoms worsen, consult a doctor immediately. Liver function may be affected, so if symptoms of abnormal liver function or jaundice occur, stop taking the medication and seek medical attention. It is generally recommended to take this medication on an empty stomach before meals, as taking it with food may increase the blood concentration of the drug. When taken with anticholinergics, the efficacy of this medication may decrease, so it should be used carefully with time intervals between doses. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only take this medication with caution if necessary, and nursing mothers should either avoid taking it or stop breastfeeding. In children, the safety of this medication has not been sufficiently established, so it is advisable not to use it. Elderly patients should observe their condition closely as kidney and liver function may decline, and dosage may need to be adjusted if adverse reactions occur. This medication should be stored in a secure place out of the reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to other containers, as this may negatively affect quality.

Side effects

  • Area
  • jejunal pneumatosis
  • increased triglycerides in blood
  • abdominal discomfort
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • edema
  • thirst
  • fatigue
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  • eosinophilia
  • increased AST (GOT)
  • increased ALT (GPT)
  • increased ALP
  • increased γ-GTP
  • acute hepatitis
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • eosinophilia
  • leukopenia
  • abdominal distension
  • oral numbness
  • abdominal pain
  • dysgeusia
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • headache
  • tremors
  • drowsiness
  • dyspepsia
  • pancreatic cyst
  • stomach cancer
  • heart failure
  • cataract
  • epigastric pain
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • oral discomfort
  • fever
  • nasopharyngitis
  • difficulty breathing
  • insomnia
  • arthralgia
  • galactorrhea
  • diarrhea
  • nausea

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to keep the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Do not place it in excessively hot or cold areas, and store it in a cool place out of direct sunlight.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pink rectangular sustained-release film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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